Fishing Village chief Robert Satu has called on the Ministry of Infrastructure Development to reconsider its plan to divert the Kukum drainage outlet through the Fishing Village market.
Local artist Frank Haikiu sees it has his little contribution to his country, the Solomon Islands. “I’m honoured and privileged,” he told SIBC as his RAMSI monument was unveiled yesterday in central Honiara.
It has been described as a permanent reminder of the past – and a symbol ensuring Solomon Islanders never again follow a similar path in the future. The RAMSI Permanent Exhibition opened today in the grounds of the National Museum, as part of this week’s farewell RAMSI celebrations.
The Solomons Government has announced a public holiday on Thursday, June 29, to commemorate the final day of RAMSI celebrations. In a statement out today, the Ministry of Public Service announced the public holiday for Thursday whilst confirming a range of events for the week-long celebration.
It has to be one of the best views in Guadalcanal, if not the whole of the Solomon Islands. Sitting about an hour’s drive from the hustle and bustle of Honiara, Paringiju Inland Mountain lodge is like being in another world.
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has admitted he was wrong to have questioned the initial arrival of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands.
The Solomon Islands Governor General has suggested there should be a ban on alcohol advertising unless more is done to educate the country on the dangers of alcohol abuse.
A tourism operator in Malaita’s Langa Langa Lagoon has called on the Government to encourage private boat operators to provide better transport options in and out of Auki, Malaita.
Poor nutritional intake by children resulting in stunting remains one of the top development challenges in the country. This was revealed during the launching of the Solomon Islands national statistics development strategy report today in Honiara, where it was revealed that poor child nutrition…
The national Kurukuru Futsal captain Elliot Ragomo has called for a proper stadium to assist the development of the sport in the country. Speaking exclusively to SIBC from Brazil, the Kurukuru captain said the level of Futsal in the country would never improve unless proper facilities were built.
SIBC toured the gorgeous Langa Langa Lagoon and Auki town recently. The capital of Malaita, with its “Wild West” style shop frontages, clean and fresh market and beautiful bay, is a welcome change of pace from Honiara.
He was dubbed as the king of Futsal in Oceania, and was named young Solomon islander of the year in 2009 – and now he’s turned his sights to Brazil. Elliot Ragomo, the inspirational captain who led the national Kurukuru side to three consecutive Futsal World Cups and five Oceania titles, is now…
Is one of the more amazing cultural celebrations in the Solomon Islands. Every year, on the island of Santa Catalina, locals celebrate the lunar new year with the festival of Wogasia. It is more commonly known as: The Spear Fighting Festival.
For as long as she can remember, sister Marilyn Iro always wanted to be a nurse. In fact, she can pin point it down to an early memory as young girl. “I remember reading a book when I was at school called ‘A Nurse Like Anna’,” she told SIBC at Kilu’ufi Hospital during its recent tour
Five Solomon Islands Police working as United Nations peacekeepers in Darfur, Sudan, have been awarded the prestigious UN Peacekeepers Medals. In what was described as an historic and emotional ceremony, the five, who are the first ever Solomon Islands contingent to win the medals, were recognised…
The market is a big part of life in the Solomon Islands. And people from all over the country bring their produce to the many markets – Honiara’s bustling Central Market being the biggest, and busiest, of them all.
Rural communities in the country will now have the opportunity to make their own clothes, free of charge, after the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), donated more than 33,000 yards of fabric. Worth around $SBD625,000, the Taiwanese handed the gift to the Prime Minister, Hon.
Jabez Manaika is blind – but that doesn’t stop him doing anything. As SIBC’s full-time receptionist, Jabez is a familiar face for anyone visiting SIBC’s office in Honiara. But there is a another string to Jabez’s bow: he’s also a radio presenter.
